Numerical determination of damping in metal matrix composites

Authors
Schroter, F Ismar, H Streicher, F
Citation
F. Schroter et al., Numerical determination of damping in metal matrix composites, MECH COMP M, 37(1), 2001, pp. 43-46
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
ISSN journal
01915665 → ACNP
Volume
37
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
43 - 46
Database
ISI
SICI code
0191-5665(200101/02)37:1<43:NDODIM>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
Damping in metal matrix composites is mainly caused by inelastic matrix def ormation induced by the great difference in the mechanical properties of th e single constituents of the materials. In this study, the finite-element m ethod in combination with a highly accurate material model is employed to e xamine the effects of both the fiber volume fraction and the external loadi ng amplitude on the energy dissipation process in an Al/SiC composite under a cyclic mechanical load.